Sign Up For Our Weekly Emails
Get the latest updates on special offers, courses, events, webinars and books from Federal Publications Seminars.
Sign Up
Thank You
You'll soon be receiving updates about special offers, events, & more.
Get 10% Off Your Next Purchase
Sign Up For Our Emails
Sign Up
Thank You
You'll soon be receiving updates about special offers, events, & more.
Cart
Overview
CohnReznick Advisory and Contract Audit collaborative view of how to build and manage internal controls around DFARS Business Systems and Government Reporting.  This Includes U.S. Government invoicing, Incurred Cost Rate Proposals, compiling proposals, forward pricing, managing your CASB DS-1, and more.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Gain a basic understanding of the DFARS regulatory requirements.
  • Gain a basic understanding of internal control framework.
  • Obtain a usable framework and understanding of how to build and manage your internal controls through the regulatory requirements.
Dates/Locations
May 8, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
La Jolla, CA, United States
Travel Info
Request Group Quote
Fill out this form and someone from FPS will contact you shortly. You can fill out as much or as little information as you would like. Prefer to talk to us? Call 651.666.2030.
Submit
Thank You
You will be contacted shortly.
Agenda
U.S. Government Reporting Requirements
  • Types of U.S. Government Reporting
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • How the Government Procures
  • Relative requirements by contract method
Introduction to Internal Controls    
  • The Pillars – basic elements 
  • Purpose of internal controls and why they are important
  • Review the elements of internal controls:
    • Control environment
    • Risk assessment
    • Control activities
    • Information and communication
    • Monitoring
Incurred Cost Proposal and Internal Controls
  • What is an incurred cost proposal and why is it important?
  • Applicable regulatory requirements
  • Unallowable cost consideration
  • Direct v. Indirect costs
  • Adequacy
  • Reconciliation
  • Risk assessment
  • Framework
  • EXERCISE to apply what we learned 
    • Incurred Cost Internal Controls Practical Application
CAS and Internal Controls
  • What is CAS and why is it important?
  • Applicable regulatory requirements
  • Disclosure statements
  • Cost accounting practice changes and non-compliances
  • Framework
  • EXERCISE to apply what we learned 
    • Cost Accounting Standards Internal Controls Practical Application
Business Systems and Internal Controls
  • What are the business systems and why are they important?
  • Applicable regulatory requirements
  • Framework
  • EXERCISE to apply what we learned 
    • Business Systems Internal Controls Practical Application
The Impact of People and Technology on Internal Controls
  • People
  • Workforce assessments
  • Centralization
  • Administration impacts
Resources
  • GovCon360
Q&A & Course Wrap
Experts
  • Lori Allen
    Director, CohnReznick
    Lori Allen, CPA, is a director in CohnReznick’s Government Contracting Practice. She has more than 20 years of audit and industry experience. She is a former DCAA Supervisory Auditor who worked with DOD, DOE and FEMA to advise on cost allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and compliance....
    See Full Bio
  • Jon Bencivenga
    Advisory, Director, CohnReznick LLP
    Jon is a Director in the CohnReznick’s Government Contracting Industry practice. He has over 15 years of experience in Government Regulatory Compliance with a demonstrated history supporting the government services industry. He provides a range of advisory services for government contractors i...
    See Full Bio
Accreditation
See Individual Courses For Available Credits
Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 5.50 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: N/A
Program Prerequisite: N/A
Advance Preparation: N/A
Method: 6.00
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 5.50 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $259/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here.  Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.

If you need additional assistance, please get in touch with the Hyatt at 877.803.7534.

Government Per Diem
There is a government per diem rate for this location. The rate is $194/night plus taxes. To make your reservations, please click here. Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.
General Information
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day.
In-House
Bring Federal Publications Seminars to your location! If you would like to offer this course in-house, please contact us.
Schedule Training
Schedule Training
Fill out this form and someone from FPS will contact you shortly. You can fill out as much or as little information as you would like. Prefer to talk to us? Call 888.865.9082.
Request a Quote
Thank You
You will be contacted shortly.
CMBOK Alignments
Leadership
Character
Collaboration
Competence
Emotional Intelligence
Vision
Management
Business Management
Change Management
Financial Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Guiding Principles
Communication and Documentation
Contract Principles
Regulatory Compliance
Situational Assessment
Skills and Roles
Standards of Conduct
Team Dynamics
Pre-Award
Plan Sales
Plan Solicitation
Prepare Offer
Request Offers
Award
Manage Disagreements
Plan Negotiations
Price or Cost Analysis
Select Source
Post-Award
Administer Contract
Close Out Contract
Ensure Quality
Manage Changes
Manage Subcontracts
Learn
Continuous Learning
Individual Competence
Organizational Capability